-WATER, WATER, WATER!- -MULCH, MULCH, MULCH!
- -Don’t neglect the veggies you’ve planted.
- -Prune plants to maintain size and control odd shape growth.
- -Plant crape myrtles while in bloom from nursery stock. They would rather be in the ground than in containers-keep them well watered.
- -Plant lawn grass sod. It should look fresh and recently dug. It will need water twice a day.
- -Deadhead all blooming plants and fertilize sparingly. Clean up container plantings by removing dead leaves and flowers.
- -Pinch off flowers, including herbs that are going to seed to encourage re-blooming and additional foliage.
- -Keep berried plants well hydrated.
- -On a hot afternoon, wilting is a sign of stress. It may be from lack of moisture or that a plant cannot take up available moisture in the soil through its roots. Wait until morning. If the plant is still wilting, it needs water.
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